Lighting 6 Days A Week Ok ?

[peterh1975]

Hey All,
Will lighting be okay for 6 days a week instead of 7 ? energy in So Cal is not cheap.

 

[Reefguide]

I think your gonna throw off the Day Cycle and freak out your occupants..

 

[peterh1975]

Thnxs Reef,
So i am assuming that this is a bad ideal?

 

[SteveP]

You should just shorten your photoperiod instead of eliminating a day. Reducing it by an hour a day is 7 hrs over a week's time, almost an entire day's photoperiod.

Steve
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[Anonymous]

hi.
In my office tank, I only use the MHs 5 days a week. During the weekend, the HVAC is off, and it is very hot in the office. However, I do leave the PC on during the weekend. I do have a chiller, but it does not work well if the air temperature is 110F.

 

[AF Founder]

Hey All,
Will lighting be okay for 6 days a week instead of 7 ? energy in So Cal is not cheap.

I know several reef keepers who do this, and they haven't had any problem with their light loving guests.

 

[Anonymous]

My nano here at work gets light 5 days a week with no problems.
Jim

 

[Everettnonothing]

I liked Steves Idea. But most LFS are closed once a week and guess what? No lights. :twisted:

 

[suckair]

When I hang out in Belize and Honduras you knot it does rain and storm once or more / week. I am sure the coral and other critters are used to a few dark days.. Just leave the VHO's on and kill the MH for a day

I don't think it would cause any problems unless your system is already under lighted for the critters you have.

Good luck

Randall